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My son is 21 months. We have no family history of allergies of any kind. Tomorrow I am making Paella (containing shellfish). Do you think it's OK to give him the rice, chicken, and veggies cooked in the same pan? I know the recomended age for introdicing shellfish is at least 2, so just wondering if this would be too risky.

My daughter is 14 months and she has had lo mein with shrimp without eating an actual shrimp and she was fine. I would try it. Without a family history of food allergies, I would just give a tiny bit and see, but be prepared and watch for the littliest sign.